[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Kennametal Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ariel Investments, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 4,971,198 shares of Kennametal common stock, representing 6.5% of the outstanding class. The filer discloses sole power to vote 4,369,096 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,971,198 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. Ariel is organized as a Delaware investment adviser and states these securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

The filing is a standard institutional ownership disclosure that documents a material (>5%) passive stake and clarifies voting and disposition authority.

Positive

• Ariel Investments reports a material beneficial ownership stake of 4,971,198 shares, equal to 6.5% of the class
• Sole voting power over 4,369,096 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,971,198 shares, clarifying control profile

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Ariel Investments discloses a material 6.5% passive stake with sole voting and dispositive authority over reported shares.

This Schedule 13G/A reports that Ariel Investments beneficially owns 4,971,198 shares of Kennametal common stock (6.5% of the class), with sole voting power over 4,369,096 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,971,198 shares. The filer classifies itself as an investment adviser and affirms the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not intended to change control. Impact assessment: impactful as a disclosure of meaningful institutional ownership, but neutral on corporate control dynamics because the filer disclaims an intent to influence control.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Institutional stake above 5% is material for governance monitoring but the filer disclaims activist intent.

From a governance perspective, a reported 6.5% beneficial stake warrants attention by shareholders and the board because it represents concentrated institutional ownership. The filing notes no shared voting or dispositive power and explicitly states holdings are not for control purposes. This limits immediate governance implications, though institutional positions of this size can be followed for future engagement or proxy considerations. Impact assessment: impactful as a disclosure; current implications are neutral absent further actions by the holder.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 13)

Kennametal Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock SH

(Title of Class of Securities)

489170100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 489170100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ariel Investments, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,369,096.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,971,198.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,971,198.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Kennametal Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Ariel Investments, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, 60601, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock SH
(e)	CUSIP No.: 489170100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4,971,198
(b)	Percent of class: 6.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,369,096
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,971,198
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Ariel Investments, LLC's adviser clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, all securities reported upon this Schedule. None of Ariel Investments, LLC's clients have an economic interest in more than 5% of the subject securities reported upon this Schedule.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ariel Investments, LLC

Signature:	James Prescott
Name/Title:	Vice President, Compliance
Date:	08/13/2025

FAQ

How many Kennametal (KMT) shares does Ariel Investments beneficially own?

Ariel Investments beneficially owns 4,971,198 shares of Kennametal common stock, as reported in this Schedule 13G/A.

What percentage of KMT does Ariel Investments hold?

6.5% of the outstanding class of Kennametal common stock is reported as beneficially owned by Ariel Investments.

How much voting power does Ariel Investments have in KMT?

Sole voting power is reported for 4,369,096 shares; no shared voting power is reported in the filing.

Does Ariel Investments claim intent to influence control of Kennametal (KMT)?

No. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

What type of filer is Ariel Investments according to the Schedule 13G/A?

Ariel Investments is identified as an investment adviser organized in Delaware in the filing.